Nature Lab: Animal Evidence
Scat on the ground, animal tracks in your neighborhood, holes and rubbings left on trees… there are many signs that wildlife is all around us in Southwestern Pennsylvania! Using sight, […]
Exploring a New Concept for the Carnegie Institute
Speaker: Eric Dorfman, Director, Carnegie Museum of Natural History STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) is an exciting update on traditional teaching methods that fosters innovation through cross-pollinating the […]
Science and Nature Program & Nature Explorers
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesPassing Through: Avian Migration Expand your knowledge of avian migration and stopover ecology, and discover what makes Powdermill Nature Reserve such a wonderful resting and refueling site for migratory birds. […]
Evolution & Adaptation: What Mammals Tell Us
Develop new learning tools to help students examine and understand the patterns and processes of evolution, using mammals as a lens. Think together about the most effective strategies for teaching […]
A national map of biodiversity importance: guiding conservation investment
Speaker: Christopher Tracey Western Pennsylvania Conservancy The biodiversity found within the United States is the foundation of our country's economic, ecological, and cultural wellbeing. Although government agencies and land trusts […]
Nature at Night
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesOwl Prowl “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?” Well, no one, if you’re an owl! Come learn who asks that question and more as we explore owls […]
Exploring & Documenting Urban Nature
Explore new ways your students can contribute to science and learn to identify plants and animals. Go behind-the-scenes with museum scientists to learn how collections and live specimens help in […]
58 years, 750,000 birds: Building Powdermill’s Avian Research Center One Bird at a Time
Speaker: Luke DeGroote, Avian Research Coordinator, Powdermill Nature Preserve, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Studies of natural history are increasingly rare, yet they underpin the questions that are asked, the […]
Star Wars After Dark
Moving Conservation Forward in the Anthropocene
Speaker: Heather Hulton VanTassel Carnegie Museum of Natural History Come meet Dr. Hulton VanTassel, our new Assistant Director of Science and Research. Heather will tell her story of her professional […]
Super Science Saturday: Holidays Around the World 2019
Travel around the world as you explore holiday-themed stations throughout the museum. Learn about the holiday traditions of other cultures through amazing artifacts, festive holiday foods like Italian pizzelles, and […]
Sensory Friendly Saturday: Holidays Around the World
Travel around the world as you explore holiday-themed stations throughout the museum. Learn about the holiday traditions of many different cultures through amazing artifacts, festive holiday foods like Italian pizzelles, […]
Super Science Saturday: Leap Day
Solve clues to find treat-filled eggs hidden in the museum! This egg hunt is a crowd favorite and allows you to enjoy our exhibits at your own pace, play in […]
Sensory Friendly Saturday: Egg Hunt
Hunt for treat-filled eggs among dinosaurs, gems, and your favorite animals! Enjoy our exhibits in a quieter, more controlled environment before the museum opens to the general public. The Egg-cellent […]
Super Science Days: Bug Bonanza
OnlineBug Bonanza Activities will be hosted online.
Virtual Learning Week
OnlineJoin us as we kickoff our navigation of the Nile to discover what life was like in ancient Egypt. Learn about the role of animals in Egyptian life and lore. […]
Super Science Days: Stuffed Animal Safari
OnlineThis event will be taking place online!
Online Museum Class: Secret Life of Bugs
OnlineDig into the secret lives of the insects that call our neighborhoods home and learn how to protect insect habitats. Registration includes exclusive invitation to live Zoom sessions with the […]